Feb. 7

[D.Oliver]

One of our members got himself a new lathe and then somehow convinced his friends to set it up for him. At least that's what the pictures seem to show. Here is a picture after they were done.

The first pen off of this new lathe was made from _____________ from the hardware store. (Answer is two words)

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Remember you only have until noon tomorrow to get your answers in for today's question. You also still have time to answer yesterday's question. Good luck.

Just in years past good natured conversation is not only encourage, but expected below! PLEASE DO NOT POST THE ACTUAL ANSWERIN THE COMMENTS. Tongue and Cheek answers below are okay though!



The prizes for today are:

$25 gift certificate to Classic Nib

Some blanks from wood128 valued @ $28

Another mystery prize



Just to clarify, you are only eligible to win one daily prize, but don't quit playing once you win. You can still gain points and are eligle to win one of the final 3 prizes!

 

[lyonsacc]

Liquid Plumber?

 

[alankulwicki7]

Wow, this is a hard one. I had to search high and low for the answer.

This is what I came up with....:biggrin:

 

[toddlajoie]

Ball Bearings... It's all ball bearings these days...

 

[skiprat]

Nice lathe !! Is this gonna be the 3rd mystery prize?

I'd like to learn more about this cool lathe and the owner's buddy..... please post a link to the original thread so I can read all about it....:wink:

Did I ever tell you how good we all think you are at these Trivial Contests ??

No???? Ok then.....:biggrin:

 

[Edgar]

Duct tape

 

[Brian G]

Fellas, fellas, fellas. . . you're working too hard at this. He said the answer is "two words"

So, it was made from two words bought at the hardware store.

Sheesh. . .easiest one yet.

 

[markgum]

bubble gum

two words check
hardware store check (my local one sells bubble gum)

 

[SAWDUST 101]

How about "nuts and bolts" ?????????????

 

[SteveJ]

Great question. Misread the clue "first pen was made by instead of from Wish someone at my hardware store would make me a pen that looked that nice.

 

[TimS124]

Easiest one yet...the two work answer is clearly, "pen parts"

 

[Edward Cypher]

Hard Ware of course!!!!

 

[Sylvanite]

Ball Bearings... It's all ball bearings these days...

Fetzer Valve?

 

[Robert Sherlock]

Great question...took some time to get to the answer

 

[Sylvanite]

Hey! This must be a trick question. How can I post the proper name of the valve used in a toilet tank, when both words trip the obscenity filter?